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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.73, 24,217.24 and 9,590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.73, 24,217.24 and 9,590.95 is: 13,235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.73 : 24,217.24 = 9,590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.73/24,217.24 = 9,590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.73x = 24,217.24 × 9,590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.73x = 232,266,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,266,301.41/17,548.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.51

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